Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jackson State vs Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lexington.
Jackson State vs Kentucky Prediction
Looking to win big? The Tigers and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on SEC. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kentucky as the -33.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 159.5 points.
Jackson State vs. Kentucky Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Jackson State Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats
- Where: Lexington at Rupp Arena
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds UK -33.5, JACKST +10000 | UK -100000 O/U 159.5
Tigers Preview: Can Jackson State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers fell to Western Kentucky 79-62 on Wednesday, November 20th. Jackson State, who were +15.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in the loss.
After trailing 40-28 at halftime, the Tigers scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39. The total points for the game were 141, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Jackson State managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, with 8 made threes on 25 attempts.
Tamarion Hoover led the way, hitting 4 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points. Khristian Lander was also efficient, connecting on 4 of 5 from deep and scoring 15 points in 20 minutes.
Tigers Team Defense
Jackson State's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 69 attempts.
From three-point range, Jackson State's opponents hit 14 of 31 shots, good for 45%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws.
Wildcats Preview: Can the Wildcats Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky improved to 3-0 on the season with a 97-68 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -21.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with their 29-point victory. The total points for the game were 165, going over the pre-game O/U line of 158.5.
Kentucky led 43-26 at halftime and put up 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The Wildcats' offense continues to look strong, but they’ll want to tighten up defensively as they move forward this season.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a field goal percentage of 54.8%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 48% of their threes (12/25) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 64.5%.
Jaxson Robinson led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh were both perfect from three, combining to go 4/4 from deep. Butler finished with 16 points in just 17 minutes, and Oweh added 14 points in 15 minutes of action.
Wildcats Team Defense
Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 34 made baskets on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kentucky's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws, an 81% clip.
Tigers vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 80 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Jackson State has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 0-10 straight up.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Kentucky has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Jackson State vs Kentucky Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Jackson State +33.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.